Here is a list of attending employers in the order in which they registered to attend. Check back here periodically as this list will be updated as additional employers register.
Express Employment Professionals
Mississippi Veterans Affairs
Winston Plywood & Veneer
Eat With Us Group
McLain Plumbing & Electrical Service, Inc.
Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Mississippi 
ResourceMFG (onsite Toyota)
The Taylor Group, Inc.
Qualified Staffing
Ingalls Shipbuilding
Heavy Equipment Colleges of America
Gregory Construction Services, Inc.
H&R Agri-Power
East Mississippi Correctional Facility (MTC)
APAC - Mississippi Construction Company
Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks
Mississippi State University
Army National Guard
IBEW Local 917
Thompson Machinery (Caterpillar)
Community Counseling Services
Columbus Police Department
Waters Truck and Tractor
Heritage Properities, Inc.
Meridian Fire Department
Prestage Farms, Inc.
Tupelo Police Department
Baptist Memorial Health Care
The CPI Group, LLC
Diamond Grove Center
North Mississippi Medical Center (West Point)

ANNUAL JOB FAIR RETURNS TO EMCC’S GOLDEN TRIANGLE CAMPUS

Dozens of potential employers will interview job seekers and accept applications during the annual East Mississippi Job Fair, coming April 2 to East Mississippi Community College’s Golden Triangle campus.

Hundreds of job-seekers are expected to attend the job fair, which runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Lyceum auditorium. The job fair is open, and free of charge, to all college students and area residents.

Employers on hand will include representatives from local and regional businessess and industries looking to fill a wide range of positions. Some employers will fill immediate openings while others will recruit for future openings.

“The job fair is a great opportunity for job seekers to meet with employers who are looking to hire," EMCC Associate Dean of Instruction Dr. Michael Busby said.

There will be representatives on hand to review job-seekers’ resumes and various divisions from EMCC will provide guidance to those seeking to earn new credentials.

 Job fair attendees can also visit with representatives from EMCC’s Adult Basic Education division, The Launch Pad, if they have questions about GED testing and preparation and other available programs.

East Mississippi Community College’s Golden Triangle campus is at 8731 S. Frontage Road in Mayhew, off U.S. 45 Alternate.

For more information or to register for an employer booth at the job fair, contact:

• Michael Busby at 662.243.7474 or mbusby@eastms.edu
• Cynthia Logan at 662.243.1903 or clogan@eastms.edu

• YOUR RESUME
  Customize your resume to the job, company, or career field for which you are applying. Make sure your resume is brief, easy to read, and professional. Have your resume proofread.  Resume copies should be clear, clean, and straightforward. Print resumes on resume paper and make multiple copies.
• YOUR DRESS
  Your attire should be conservative and professional. Clothes should be neat, clean, and free of wrinkles.  Shoes and socks should be neat and clean. Wear conservative, minimal jewelry. Do not wear caps. Do not wear social attire. Do not wear clothes that are too tight, too short, or seductive. If in doubt about what is proper attire, ask your instructor or other professional.  
• PERSONAL GROOMING
  Bathe, comb hair, brush teeth, clean hands, clip fingernails, neat polish, shave, wear deodorant, and do not use overpowering perfumes or cologne (some people are allergic to fragrances). Don’t laugh!  Employers say these are common mistakes job applicants make.  
• OTHER IMPORTANT TIPS
  Turn off your cellphone. Speak clearly, enunciate words, and use proper English. Make eye contact. Use good posture. Have a firm handshake. Smile and be friendly. Listen carefully to what a prospective employer says. Do not interrupt. Bring a conservative looking notebook, pad, and pen to take notes. Exude confidence. Finish job applications completely, accurately, and neatly. Remember, you are marketing yourself as a professional. First impressions count!  
• DON’TS
  Do not bring a child with you. Do not have a friend or family member join you who is just hanging out or inappropriately dressed. Do not chew gum.   
• PREPARE TO TALK TO EMPLOYERS
  Skills alone will not help you stand out. You need a “Unique Selling Proposition” or USP. This is a simple statement about yourself that you can drop in about five seconds. It separates you from the pack. The USP provides a unique reason to hire you, and it sticks in the manager’s mind long after your interview is over. Do you have good grades? Good class attendance? What are your transferable skills? Served in the military or leadership positions? Won any awards? Participated in any team competitions? Be sure you have practiced your interviewing skills ahead of time! 
• FREE ONLINE RESOURCES
  Go online to find free job seeker resources on topics such as resumes, proper attire, interview skills, transferable skills, marketing yourself, and effective networking. College Central Network, the MS Department of Employment Security, Jobs in MS, and Monster.com are examples of good sites. 

• GET A SENSE OF THE ENVIRONMENT
  Register and review any job fair handouts. Get comfortable with the environment. Walk around and notice where everything is. Do not get in any lines yet. 
• MAP OUT YOUR STRATEGY
  Go over the employer listing provided at the door and determine the employers you want to meet. Place numbers next to the employers in order of importance to you and your job search goals. Move directly from employer to employer based on the order you’ve marked. 
• NETWORK
  Even if an employer you are interested in is not advertising for someone with your skills, talk to him/her anyway. If you make a favorable impression, the recruiter may remember you. Vendors often make notes on resumes about candidates that do and do not impress them. When a job for someone with your skills opens at a later date, they may contact you. Be sure to network with other job applicants. They may have tips for you.  
• WHEN ITS YOUR TURN TO TALK WITH THE EMPLOYER
  Introduce yourself and give a quick summary of your skills and goals, your “Unique Selling Point” or USP. Be enthusiastic and professional. Sell yourself. Show how your capabilities satisfy the employer’s job requirements. Also, ask the important questions you need to know to determine if the employer is a good match for you. Do not ask questions about salary, benefits, or vacation days. If they offer this kind of information, that is fine. You ask these types of questions only after a job offer is made. At the job fair stage, employers are screening job applicants based upon what they determine job applicants can offer them!  When finished, immediately jot down notes so you can refresh your memory later. 
• COLLECT WRITTEN MATERIALS
  Employers typically have job descriptions or brochures available at their booths. Take business cards and materials from every employer of interest to you. You will find information that can help with subsequent contact with those employers, including resending a resume or completing a job application.  
• SEND THANK YOU LETTERS
  Be sure to follow-up by sending “thank you” letters to employers you visited, especially those in which you are interested. Thank the employer for taking the time to talk with you. Restate your interest in the company, the position, and your skills. Be sure to proof your letters! You may want someone else to proof your letter also, as it must be error free. Well written “thank you” letters can tip the scales in your favor.   
• GETTING A JOB IS A JOB!
  Getting a job takes time, effort, and persistence. Tap all available job search resources, such as college job placement services, instructors, online resources, staffing agencies, and newspapers ads. Remember to network with family, friends, professionals, and anyone working at a company you would like to work. Do not get discouraged! Stay positive and stress your capabilities! If you find you lack the skills needed to gain employment in the career field you wish to go, contact an EMCC counselor or workforce specialist to assist you with programs and services that may be invaluable to your future!